Canvas
Canvas is the Learning Management System (LMS) used to support all courses at Ontario Tech University. To log into Canvas:
- Visit: learn.ontariotechu.ca
- Student number: 100XXXXXX
- Network password: Ontario Tech network password
How do we use Canvas at Ontario Tech?
Students may use Canvas to (depending on how the professor sets up the course):
- Access content and assessments, important updates and announcements for courses.
- Contact instructors or classmates via the messages tool or other communication tools.
- Participate in discussion boards, group assignments, journals, blogs and wikis.
- Additional Canvas Resources for students can be found on the Teaching and Learning Website.
Faculty members may use Canvas to:
- Post and organize content for their courses, including course outlines, weekly resources, online assessments and announcements.
- Communicate with students via the course messages tool and to set up discussion boards, group assignments, blogs, journals or wikis.
- Additional Canvas Resources for Faculty can be found on the Teaching and Learning Website.
Getting help with Canvas
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Technical issues
Students and faculty should contact the IT Service Desk and copy LMS@ontariotechu.ca regarding any technical issues within Canvas.
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Training and online assistance
Students
- Canvas assistance for Ontario Tech students and faculty.
- Additional support is available by contacting the Student Learning Centre to inquire about Peer Leaders.
Faculty and teaching assistants
- Contact the Teaching and Learning Centre for additional support.
- View Canvas assistance for Ontario Tech students and faculty.
- View Canvas Guides.
